Worship Leadership

The Sunday Assistants include Sides-people, Greeters, Readers, Intercessors who lead Prayers of the People, Servers, Chalice Bearers, and Collection Counters. These ministries contribute to the smooth running of Sunday worship services. The scheduling is done on a rotation basis, taking into account the particular ministry of participants and their availability.

Sides-people

Sides-people welcome people as they enter the Church, make sure that appropriate books are provided for worship, keep a count of numbers of congregants for the priest, assist people during collection of the offering and communion. Sides-people are also responsible for making sure the building is tidy and secure after the service.

Greeters

Greeters are responsible for making new people feel welcome and inviting visitors and newcomers to join in the time of coffee and conversation following the worship service.

Readers

Readers are responsible for the public reading of the Scripture lessons appointed for the day. St. Philip’s follows the lections set out in the Revised Common Lectionary.

Intercessors

Intercessors are responsible for leading the congregation in the public Prayers of the People for the community, the world, and the Church.

Chalice Bearers

Chalice Bearers assist the priest during communion by administering the wine or the bread.

Servers

Servers assist in the preparation of the Communion Table and perform various tasks during the liturgy on behalf of the people and the priest.

Collection Counters

Collection Counters work in pairs to properly record and account for the Sunday Collection in a responsible and secure manner.

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With Gratitude

We acknowledge that for thousands of years the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Kwakwaka'wakw peoples have walked gently on the unceded territories where we now live, work, worship, and play. We seek a new relationship with the first peoples here, one based in honour and respect, and we thank them for their hospitality.